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The Norlab laboratory faucets offer the highest level of fluid control and chemical resistance that your laboratory requires for the safe and precise handling of water, gases, laboratory-grade solutions, and demanding laboratory applications.
• Performance
Our laboratory faucets deliver consistent, reliable flow control across every application, from routine rinsing to precise reagent handling. Engineered for smooth operation, drip-free performance, and long-term durability under daily laboratory use.
• Compatibility
Our laboratory faucets are designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of bench configurations, plumbing systems, and fluid types, including deionized water, vacuum, and laboratory gases, ensuring a reliable fit within your existing laboratory infrastructure
• Compliance
Our laboratory faucets meet SEFA 7, ASME A112.18.1, and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring every unit delivers the material safety, flow performance, and quality consistency required for certified laboratory use.
Leak-Proof Safety
Chemical Resistance
500K Cycle Life
Variety of Faucets
Easy to Clean
Long Durability
Norlab laboratory faucets are engineered using corrosion-resistant alloys and high-grade materials, designed to withstand prolonged exposure to acids, solvents, and aggressive laboratory chemicals without degradation. Precision-machined valve components ensure consistent flow control and long-term leak-free performance across every installation. Every unit is manufactured under strict American quality standards and designed to integrate seamlessly with laboratory benches and plumbing systems, supporting safe, efficient fluid management throughout every stage of daily laboratory operations.
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NLD-KB3-1 | Thick Solid Brass |
NLD-KB5 | Thick Solid Brass |
NLD-KB2 | Thick Solid Brass |
NLD-KB9 | Thick Solid Brass |
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Coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
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Operating Pressure |
10 bar (145 psi). |
10 bar (145 psi). |
10 bar (145 psi). |
10 bar (145 psi). |
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KA13-1| Thick Solid Brass |
KA13-2 | Thick Solid Brass |
KA4-5 | Thick Solid Brass |
KA4-6 | Thick Solid Brass |
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Coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
High-gloss epoxy powder coating |
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Operating Pressure |
10 bar (145 psi). |
10 bar (145 psi). |
10 bar (145 psi). |
10 bar (145 psi). |
• SEFA 7
Performance standard developed by the scientific equipment and furniture association (SEFA) for laboratory faucets. Establishes testing and performance requirements for chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, leak prevention, pressure performance, valve durability, flow control, and long-term operational reliability. Provides evaluation criteria to ensure laboratory faucets deliver safe, dependable performance under continuous use in research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, educational, quality control, and industrial laboratory environments where exposure to chemicals and demanding operating conditions is common.
• ASME A112.18.1
American national performance standard published by the american society of mechanical engineers (ASME) for plumbing supply fittings. Establishes requirements for design, construction, material quality, pressure performance, leak resistance, flow control, durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term operational reliability of plumbing fittings, including laboratory faucets. Commonly applied to laboratory faucets used in research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, educational, and industrial laboratory environments where dependable water delivery, safety, and consistent performance are essential.
• ISO 9001
International quality management standard published by the international organization for standardization (ISO). Establishes requirements for a documented quality management system (QMS) focused on consistent manufacturing processes, quality assurance, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and product traceability. For laboratory faucets, ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that manufacturing operations follow recognized quality management practices designed to ensure consistent product quality, reliable performance, manufacturing precision, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across laboratory, healthcare, educational, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
• Since installing Norlab’s laboratory faucets, water flow has been precise and consistent across all stations. Our team immediately noticed improved control during cleaning and sample preparation, which has helped reduce errors and increase overall efficiency in daily operations. 
• These laboratory faucets gave us confidence that we weren’t just upgrading fixtures, but improving reliability across the entire lab. The smooth operation and durable construction made a clear difference in performance during high-demand workflows.
Each material covers a different service environment. Solid brass with epoxy powder coating is the standard for gas service faucets (natural gas, propane, compressed air, nitrogen) and general water service. The brass body provides the mechanical strength and pressure tolerance needed for gas applications up to 10 bar, and the epoxy coating protects the exterior from the chemical splash common in lab environments.
Polypropylene laboratory faucets are the right choice for deionized (DI) or ultrapure water lines — polypropylene does not leach metal ions the way brass does, which means it won’t contaminate your water quality at the point of delivery. Stainless steel laboratory faucets (refs 1001/355X and 1000/355) are specified for environments with aggressive surface cleaning protocols, high humidity, or corrosive atmospheres where the exterior needs to resist chemical exposure beyond what an epoxy-coated brass body provides.
If your lab has multiple service types — gas, DI water, and standard water — the specification will typically combine more than one material depending on the service at each fixture point.
This is one of the most critical questions in laboratory faucet specification and one that gets overlooked frequently. Standard solid brass laboratory faucets are rated for natural gas, propane, nitrogen, compressed air, and similar inert or combustible gases at up to 10 bar.
They are NOT appropriate for pure oxygen service without oxygen-cleaning certification: any lubricant or organic residue inside a brass fitting can ignite spontaneously in high-concentration oxygen. For pure oxygen lines, fittings must be specifically cleaned and certified for oxygen service. For hydrogen, the primary concern is permeation and leak integrity — hydrogen molecules are small enough to escape through connections that would hold other gases without issue, requiring face-seal fittings rather than standard threaded connections.
For specialty gas applications including O₂, H₂, helium, or corrosive gases, the specific gas, operating pressure, and connection type must be confirmed during the design consultation before any fixture is specified.
G3/8 and G1/2 refer to BSP (British Standard Pipe) thread sizes — G3/8 has an outer diameter of approximately 0.656″ and G1/2 has an outer diameter of approximately 0.825″. These are parallel (non-tapered) threads per ISO 228/1, which means they seal via a gasket or O-ring at the fitting face rather than through thread taper.
In the US, the dominant thread standard is NPT (National Pipe Thread), which is tapered. BSP and NPT threads are not interchangeable — attempting to connect them damages both fittings and creates leak points. If your existing plumbing uses NPT connections, Norlab specifies BSP-to-NPT adapter fittings as part of the installation package.
This is a detail that must be confirmed during the lab design phase, not discovered during installation. Norlab’s team reviews your existing plumbing spec and confirms the connection strategy before any fixture is ordered.
SEFA 7 is the only performance standard developed specifically for laboratory service fixtures — meaning it tests faucets under the conditions they actually face in a lab, not just standard residential or commercial plumbing environments.
SEFA 7 requirements cover chemical resistance of all wetted and exterior surfaces to the reagents commonly used in lab settings, valve cycle durability (the 500,000-cycle rating on Norlab laboratory faucets comes from this testing protocol), pressure resistance and leak-free performance at operating pressures, and construction quality standards for lab-grade fixtures. ASME A112.18.1 — the standard plumbing faucet certification — covers flow performance and pressure resistance for residential and commercial use but does not include chemical resistance testing relevant to lab environments.
For facilities subject to OSHA lab standard inspections, CAP (College of American Pathologists) accreditation, or pharmaceutical GMP audits, SEFA 7 compliance on service fixtures is the specification that holds up under review. A faucet that only carries plumbing certifications but not SEFA 7 may pass a building inspection but fail a lab-specific audit.
The 500,000-cycle valve rating on Norlab laboratory faucets translates to roughly 25 to 35 years of service life in a typical lab environment where each faucet is operated 40 to 60 times per day. The solid brass body and stainless steel body models will outlast that valve cycle rating in most cases — corrosion of the body itself is uncommon when the epoxy coating is intact.
The components that typically need attention first, in order: valve seat and stem packing — these are the internal sealing components that eventually develop drip or flow inconsistency after years of cycling; O-rings and gaskets at threaded connections — these should be inspected every 3 to 5 years in high-use installations; and the epoxy powder coat on brass bodies, which can chip at the base if the fixture is exposed to repeated mechanical impact or chemical pooling.
All of these are field-serviceable — Norlab laboratory faucets are designed so that valve internals can be replaced without removing the faucet body from the bench, which means a service call addresses the worn component without requiring a full fixture replacement and the associated plumbing work.
Your laboratory fluid and gas distribution solved — specified to your exact requirements.
Tell us what fluids and gases you work with and we will recommend the right tapware configuration, valve type, and connection specifications — at no cost and with no obligation.
Expert guidance included — free 3D design
Our lab safety specialists review your project personally.
Compatibility — seamless integration with your lab
Designed to integrate with a wide range of bench configurations, plumbing systems, and fluid types
USA owned & operated — nationwide delivery
Manufactured and supported from Miami, FL.
